Chicken Gong Bao Chicken (Kung Po Chicken)

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

30 min

Ingredients

1. 300g boneless chicken leg, diced
2. 5 stalks of spring onion, sectioned
3. 2 pcs of chili padi
4. 10 pcs of ginger, sliced
5. 30-35 pcs of dried chillies
6. some cooking oil

For the Chicken Marinade

1. 1 tbsp light soya sauce
2. 1 tbsp shaoxing huatiao wine
3. 1/2 tsp pepper

For the Seasonings (mix well)

1. 1 tbsp minced garlic
2. 1 tbsp minced ginger
3. 3 tbsp sweet rice vinegar
4. 1/2 tbsp light soya sauce
5. 1 tbsp dark soya sauce
6. 3 tbsp sugar
7. 4 tbsp water

For the Thickening

1. 1 tsp corn flour
2. 2 tbsp water

For Garnishing (optional)

1. 1 stalk of spring onion, chopped

Instructions

1. Marinade the chicken for 30 minutes or more.
2. Heat up some oil in a wok and add the ginger slices, chilli padis, dried chillies and stir fry until fragrant. Stir in the chicken and stir fried till almost cooked.
3. Add in the seasonings and combine well. Bring the gravy to a boil and add in the thickening solution. Continue to stir until the gravy is slightly thickened.
4. Add in the sectioned spring onion and give it a few quick stirs to mix well.
5. Remove from flame, garnish with spring onion if using and serve.